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Reports are now in from the branches of the Tulare County Library and Foodlink on the November "Food for Fines" program, and the project was even more successful than expected.In addition to the $2405.60 in fines forgiven by the main Visalia Library, the branches tallied another $1554.67, and $80 in cash was donated, for a total value for the foodstuffs of $4040.27.
"The real cost of the donated items is undoubtedly higher," commented County Librarian Jeff Scott. "Foodlink let us know the total for all branches, including Visalia, was 4660 pounds of food. The Foodlink folks are very pleased and are looking forward to being able to give many hungry Tulare residents a happy holiday. All fifteen librarybranches are proud of our patrons for making this drive a great event."
